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Kakejiku (Hanging Scrolls) that Brighten up the Tsuyu Rainy Season.

Hello. I’m Yuuichi Nomura, managing director of ART NOMURA.

There is a rainy season called “Tsuyu” in Japan between spring and summer. It feels like Tsuyu every day now. You never know when it starts to rain so don’t forget to take an umbrella with you when you are traveling to Japan this season.

Perhaps, most travelers avoid coming to Japan during mid-June to mid-July due to uncomfortable weather conditions, which is very hot and humid. Just because it rains a lot does not mean it rains all day and every single day. You will still get blue skies along with the added bonus of lower prices and fewer tourists.

Today, we are introducing some ways to enjoy this rainy season Tsuyu in Kansai, Japan, together with scrolls recommendation for now.

Koi Fish (Carp) Shooting up a Waterfall

Next is a scroll of Koi Fish (Carp) Shooting up a Waterfall. It is often chosen for boys’ festival in May but also displayed until summer is over because it looks like it will keep you cool.

Waterfall Painting

This is a Waterfall painting. A hanging scroll has been traditionally displayed at a tokonoma alcove in a Japanese room. Adjusting to a tokonoma alcove space, a hanging scroll and a painting were naturally designed vertically long. We think waterfall takes great advantage of the vertical format. Very relaxing and soothing.

The Oirase stream

Lastly, we would like to show you The Oirase stream. The Oirase stream in Aomori prefecture is representative of the scenic beauty of Japan. The landscape looks especially alluring with the budding greens of Spring, and during Autumn when the leaves turn to red, and a lot of tourists visit during these times.

Let’s Enjoy the Tsuyu Season through Kakejiku together!

Well, we have lots and lots more scrolls to talk about and scrolls that we would like you to see in person here at ART NOMURA.

We are grateful that many international visitors have taken time to come and visit us. It is fun to meet you, talk with you, and show you our scrolls. If you ever visit Japan, especially Kansai area, we’d be happy if you could add ART NOMURA as your tourist spot. Let’s enjoy hanging scrolls together!

On hot and humid days, we will be preparing nice and cold Japanese tea and are looking forward to seeing you.

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Our Feelings For Kakejiku

The Japanese people have long set a high value on aesthetic senses since ancient times. As a result, the peculiar culture which is not seen in other countries blossomed and many aspects of the modern Japanese culture come from it. Parts of Japanese culture has been introduced to people in other countries recently, so the number of people from other countries who are interested in Japanese culture has been increasing. However, the Japanese aesthetic senses, which are the bases of Japanese culture, have been nurtured through a long history, intertwining various elements intricately, such as climate, geographical features, religion, customs and so on. Therefore, they are very difficult to understand not only for people from other countries, but even for the Japanese people. I think the best tool which conveys these difficult senses understandably is a “kakejiku.”
The kakejiku (a hanging scroll; a work of calligraphy or a painting which is mounted and hung in an alcove or on a wall) is a traditional Japanese art. It's no exaggeration to say that paintings are what express aesthetic senses at all times and places. The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese aesthetic senses. The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since ancient times. As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the Japanese are closely related. We can see Japanese values through kakejiku.
The kakejiku is a cultural tradition which the Japanese people should be proud of. However, many people in other countries don't know much about it because it hasn't been showcased as much. This is why I decided to try to introduce it. The kakejiku world is very interesting and beautiful. We want not only the Japanese, but also many people from other countries to know and enjoy it. I hope that many people will love kakejiku someday.

Art Nomura is an art dealer which produces kakejiku (hanging scrolls). We mount many paintings and calligraphic works in kakejiku in my factory. Kakejiku are our main product. We also remount and repair old or damaged kakejiku. We share the traditional Japanese art of kakejiku with people all over the world.

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The Japanese people have long set a high value on aesthetic senses since ancient times. As a result, the peculiar culture which is not seen in other countries blossomed and many aspects of the modern Japanese culture come from it. Parts of Japanese culture has been introduced to people in other countries recently, so the number of people from other countries who are interested in Japanese culture has been increasing. However, the Japanese aesthetic senses, which are the bases of Japanese culture, have been nurtured through a long history, intertwining various elements intricately, such as climate, geographical features, religion, customs and so on. Therefore, they are very difficult to understand not only for people from other countries, but even for the Japanese people. I think the best tool which conveys these difficult senses understandably is a “kakejiku.”
The kakejiku (a hanging scroll; a work of calligraphy or a painting which is mounted and hung in an alcove or on a wall) is a traditional Japanese art. It's no exaggeration to say that paintings are what express aesthetic senses at all times and places. The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese aesthetic senses. The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since ancient times. As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the Japanese are closely related. We can see Japanese values through kakejiku.
The kakejiku is a cultural tradition which the Japanese people should be proud of. However, many people in other countries don't know much about it because it hasn't been showcased as much. This is why I decided to try to introduce it. The kakejiku world is very interesting and beautiful. We want not only the Japanese, but also many people from other countries to know and enjoy it. I hope that many people will love kakejiku someday.